10/17/2016 - City Council - Regular - Minutes atoll
CITY OF SPRING PARK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 17, 2016 — 7:30 PM
SPRING PARK SPRING PARK CITY HALL
On Lake Minnetonka
1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order by Mayor Williamson at 7:32 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Members Bruce Williamson, Mayor; Shirley Bren; Gary Hughes; Megan Pavot;
Present: and Pamela Horton.
Staff Present: Dan Tolsma, City Administrator; Al Brixius, City Planner; Nancy Beck, City
Attorney; and Theresa Schyma, City Clerk.
Others Present: Catherine Kane Palen, resident; and Michael E. Mason, resident.
3. INTRODUCTIONS - Mayor Williamson introduced the City Council and staff to the public.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Williamson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. ADOPT AGENDA
M/Hughes, S/Bren to adopt the agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
6. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA
a. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes from October 3, 2016
b. Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from October 12, 2016
M/Bren, S/Horton to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion carried 5-0.
7. PUBLIC FORUM — None.
8. PRESENTATIONS & GUEST SPEAKERS — None.
9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & APPLICATIONS — None.
10. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
a. Ordinance 16-03: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42 of the Spring Park City Code Regarding
Zoning Regulations of Breweries and Taprooms— Mayor Williamson stated a public hearing occurred at
the Planning Commission meeting on October 12, 2016 after being advertised in the City's official
newspaper. Two members of the public spoke at the public hearing and the Planning Commission
voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance changes.
Josh Leddy, owner of Back Channel Brewery Collective, was available for questions.
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City Planner Brixius provided a summary of the proposed ordinances for Items 10a, 10b, and 10c
regarding allowing brewery/taprooms in Spring Park. He detailed the proposed changes in zoning and
liquor licensing requirements. He further explained the differences between a brewpub and a
brewery/taproom.
Council Member Pavot questioned if the individuals who spoke at the public hearing were satisfied with
the answers they received.
City Planner Brixius detailed some of the concerns that were raised at the public hearing were noise,
odor and traffic. He stated that their concerns were addressed and the residents seemed somewhat
satisfied after the discussion.
City Planner Brixius added that based on the testimony last week the hours of operation for the
taproom will be almost the opposite of the nearby businesses and medical clinic. The use of the
property will be very similar to having a restaurant in that location.
Mayor Williamson stated that if the establishment plans on holding outside activities the owners need to
be made aware of the special event permit process so that there aren't any noise issues or neighbor
complaints.
M/Hughes, S/Pavot to approve Ordinance No. 16-03, amending the City's Zoning/Shoreland Ordinance
related to the definition, location, and regulations of brewpubs and breweries with taprooms within the
City of Spring Park, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these
minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Ordinance 16-04: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Spring Park City Code Regarding
Licenses
Council Member Hughes questioned if a separate Sunday license would be necessary.
City Planner Brixius responded that if an establishment wants to sell growlers on Sunday they would
need a separate Sunday license.
M/Pavot, S/Hughes to approve Ordinance No. 16-04, amending City Code Chapter 4 regarding
alcoholic beverages and establishing a license for brewery, taproom, and growler sales within the City
of Spring Park, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
c. Ordinance 16-05: An Ordinance Amending Appendix A of the Spring Park City Code Regarding
Fees - City Planner Brixius provided a summary and explanation of the proposed fees. He further
stated that the fees are reasonable and in line with other establishments but the Council can reevaluate
the fees next year to see if background checks, complaints, police calls, etc. could potentially justify
adjusting the fees.
M/Horton, S/Bren to approve Ordinance No. 16-05, amending Appendix A of the City Code to establish
licensing fees for taproom, growler off-sale in the amount of$100 and taproom, on-sale in the amount
of $2,000, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
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d. Ordinance 16-06: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 of the Spring Park City Code Regarding
Floodplain — Mayor Williamson provided a summary of the proposed ordinance. He stated that the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed floodplain ordinance.
City Planner Brixius presented draft ordinance language regarding floodplain ordinance changes that
were discussed and recommended at the July, September, and October 2016 Planning Commission
Meetings.
City Administrator Tolsma stated that there will be summary publications presented at the October 24
Council work session for all ordinances that have been approved tonight. The summary ordinances will
be published on October 29.
M/Hughes, S/Bren to approve Ordinance No. 16-06, repealing Chapter 18, Article VI Floodplain
Management Ordinance —two district, one map format of the Spring Park City Code and replacing it
with updated floodplain regulations, that it be published in the official newspaper, and that it be made
part of these minutes.
Motion carried 5-0.
e. Resolution 16-18: A Resolution Setting Election Judge Pay— City Clerk Schyma presented a
summary report of election judge compensation.
M/Bren, S/Hughes that the following resolution be adopted and that it be made part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 16-18
RESOLUTION RELATING TO ELECTION JUDGE COMPENSATION
Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 16-18.
11. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & COMMITTEES
a. Mayor and Council — Mayor Williamson provided an update from the most recent LMCC
meeting and Gillespie Board Meeting.
Council Member Hughes provided details of his meeting with Jim Lundberg, LMCC Operations
Manager, regarding an upgrade to the audio/visual system in the Council Chambers.
Council Member Bren extended her appreciation to the Mound Fire Department for their successful
Open House on October 13.
b. City Administrator— City Administrator Tolsma updated the Council on the construction project
at the water plant.
c. City Engineer— No report.
d. City Planner— No report.
e. City Attorney— No report.
f. Public Works— No report.
12. UPCOMING MEETINGS & TRAINING
a. October 19— Fire Commission — 1:00 PM
b. October 24—Work Session — 7:00 PM
c. October 26 — LMCD — 6:00 PM
d. November 9 — Planning Commission — 7:00 PM
e. November 9 — LMCD — 7:00 PM
f. November 14— Regular Council Meeting — 7:30 PM (Rescheduled from Nov. 71h)
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13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS— None.
14. NEW BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION
a. Bills & Payroll
M/Bren, S/Hughes to approve the bills & payroll.
Motion carried 5-0.
15. MISCELLANEOUS (Information Only)
a. MFD September Report
b. MFD Press Release
16. ADJOURNMENT
M/Horton, S/Pavot to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0.
Date Approved: November 14, 2016
Theresa Schyma, Cit Clerk
Dan Tolsma, City Administrator
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